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straddle

/ˈstɹæd.əl/

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noun

A posture in which one straddles something.

Examples :

"The child, too small to reach the pedals, adopted a wide straddle on the tricycle seat. "

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noun

An investment strategy involving simultaneous trade with put and call options on same security with positions that offset one another.

Examples :

"The student's investment strategy involved a straddle on the stock market, using both put and call options. "

business finance asset

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noun

A voluntary raise made prior to receiving cards by the first player after the blinds.

Examples :

"In the poker game, the first player's straddle increased the pot before they even saw their cards. "

game bet business

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noun

A vertical mine-timber supporting a set.

Examples :

"The straddle held up the entire set of shelves in the corner of the workshop. "

structure building technical industry work

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verb

To sit or stand with a leg on each side of something; to sit astride.

Examples :

"The child learned to straddle the small rocking horse, giggling as she gently swayed back and forth. "

position body action

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verb

To be on both sides of something; to have parts that are in different places, regions, etc.

Examples :

"Putin seems to be everywhere at once, straddling the ocean, filling the sky, just like Stalin."

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verb

To consider or favor two apparently opposite sides; to be noncommittal.

Examples :

"Wanting to please both sides, he straddled the issue."

politics attitude position action government

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verb

To form a disorderly sprawl; to spread out irregularly.

Examples :

"Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks"

position action appearance

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verb

To fire successive artillery shots in front of and behind of a target, especially in order to determine its range (the term "bracket" is often used instead).

Examples :

"The artillery team straddled the target to determine its exact range for the upcoming attack. "

military technical weapon war

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verb

To place a voluntary raise prior to receiving cards (only by the first player after the blinds).

Examples :

"At the poker table, the player in first position chose to straddle, raising the bet before seeing his cards. "

game business bet

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verb

To stand with the ends staggered; said of the spokes of a wagon wheel where they join the hub.

Examples :

"The old wagon wheel was unsafe because the spokes straddled where they met the hub, creating a weak and wobbly joint. "

part vehicle technical

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verb

To execute a commodities market spread.

Examples :

"The trader decided to straddle the crude oil market, buying one futures contract and selling another with a different expiration date, to profit from price fluctuations between them. "

business finance

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adverb

Examples :

"The child straddled the small stool, balancing precariously. "